Staff Backend Engineer

Are you a

hands-on

Python / Django wizard who thrives in a

fast-paced

environment? Do you love building robust, scalable backend systems, from architecture to production?

If so, read on.

BLING is a mission-driven, user-first, and VC-backed fintech company growing extremely fast. We launched our new product in 2024 and already have 150k+ accounts on which we’ve processed more than 300 million euros.

We're now looking for an experienced

Staff Backend Engineer

to lead our backend efforts — someone ambitious to grow, who codes daily, and owns complex technical challenges with autonomy.

What You’ll Do

Be 100% hands-on :

Build, maintain and scale

backend systems in

Python / Django .

Design architecture :

Own backend

architecture

decisions, collaborating closely with our infra and security teams.

Manage infrastructure :

Work comfortably with

AWS, especially RDS, ECS, and Kafka / MSK.

Own your scope :

Take full responsibility for projects — from design to deployment — with autonomy and accountability.

Our Stack

Languages & Frameworks :

Python, Django, DRF

Infra & Tools :

AWS, Docker, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB

Architecture :

Microservices + event-driven systems

What We’re Looking For

You’ve been a

go-to backend expert for 8+ years, leading projects, owning architecture, and shipping code

You’ve worked in

fast-growing start-up

scale-up

environments

Proven experience at Staff / Principal / Lead level (or Senior in a larger organization)

Deep expertise in

Python

Django

you’ve built and shipped impactful products

Comfortable with

and containerized infrastructure

Ownership

mindset, proactive attitude, and strong

problem-solving

skills

Strong communication skills in

English

Bonus :

Experience or interest in

AI development platforms

like Cursor.Experience in

team leadership

you have mentored others or managed teams in the past and are willing to help other backend engineers grow

What We Offer

Competitive

salary

Health insurance

meal allowance

Hybrid working model

2 remote days per week)

Autonomy, trust, and a

mission that matters

helping people overcome financial stress with transparency and empathy

A collaborative and

driven team

that’s low-ego, high-talent, and focused on

impact

Let’s build something meaningful together. Apply now — we’d love to meet you!

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